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Shelby Cobra GT-500

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.70 mm × 96.20 mm 4.24 in × 3.79 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7 litre 7010 cc (427.776 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 249.52 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1021.8 kPa (148.2 psi)
Specific torque 81.31 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 876.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2743 mm
wheelbase 108 in
Length (milimeters) 4745 mm
Length (inches) 186.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1801 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1316 mm
Height (inches) 51.8 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1563 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3446 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 57.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1968 Shelby Cobra GT-500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1968

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